specious

Describes an argument or claim that seems plausible or correct but is actually misleading, false, or lacking in real merit.

ruОписывает аргумент или утверждение, которое кажется правдоподобным или правильным, но на самом деле вводит в заблуждение, ложно или не имеет реальной ценности.esDescribe un argumento o afirmación que parece plausible o correcto a primera vista, pero que en realidad es engañoso, falso o carece de valor real.frQualifie un argument ou une affirmation qui semble plausible ou correct, mais qui est en réalité trompeur, faux ou dépourvu de valeur réelle.deBeschreibt ein Argument oder eine Aussage, die auf den ersten Blick überzeugend oder richtig erscheint, in Wahrheit aber irreführend, falsch oder ohne wirklichen Wert ist.ptDescreve um argumento ou afirmação que parece plausível ou correta, mas na verdade engana, é falsa ou não tem valor real.zh形容某个论点或说法表面上看似合理、正确，但实际上具有误导性、虚假或缺乏真正价值。arيصف حجة أو ادعاءً يبدو ظاهريًا صحيحًا أو مقنعًا لكنه في الحقيقة مضلِّل أو زائف أو لا أساس له من الصحة.

1. Misleadingly attractive C2 formal

   Superficially plausible or appealing but actually wrong or false.

   • His specious argument convinced many people at first glance.
   • The advertisement made specious claims about the product's benefits.
   • She saw through his specious reasoning immediately.

   ruОбманчиво привлекательныйesengañosamente atractivofrspécieuxdeTrügerisch anziehendptEnganosamente atraentezh似是而非的诱人之处arبَرَّاقٌ خَادِع

   Synonyms: deceptivefallaciousmisleadingplausiblesmoothsophistical

   Antonyms: authenticgenuinehonestsoundtruevalid

2. Deceptively pleasing C2 formal

   Having a false appearance of truth or genuineness.

   • The specious charm of the salesman hid his dishonest intentions.
   • They were taken in by the specious elegance of the proposal.
   • The theory is specious and lacks any real evidence.

   ruОбманчиво привлекательныйesespeciosofrSpécieux (sens : apparemment séduisant mais trompeur)deTrügerisch ansprechendptFalsamente atraentezh似是而非的arخادع الجاذبية

   Synonyms: casuisticdeceptivefallaciousmisleadingplausiblesmoothsophistical

   Antonyms: authenticgenuinehonestrealsinceresoundtruthfulvalid

• more specious comparative form
• most specious superlative form